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Bristol Post Blue cabs cheaper than Uber as Bristol tops the league for taxi savings Bristol Post Bristol is one of few exceptions where it is cheaper to catch a cab rather than book an Uber. It's only marginally cheaper in places like Cambridge - where it will cost you 25p more to get an Uber - Oxford and Cardiff, but in other major cities like ... View the full article

expressandstar.com Birmingham's tallest apartment building gets green light from ... expressandstar.com Birmingham planners have given the green light for the city's tallest apartment building, to stand 42-storeys high in Broad Street and with a running track on its roof. and more » View the full article

Insider Media Birmingham skyscraper proposal approved Insider Media Plans for a 42-storey skyscraper in Birmingham, which would become the tallest residential scheme in the city, have secured the green light. The £183m project by Moda Living, which will be home to 481 apartments, is earmarked for a 2021 opening after ... Birmingham's tallest apartment building gets green light from plannersexpressandstar.com all 3 news articles » View the full article

The Independent The EU's decision to categorise Uber as a taxi company shows how old-fashioned it is The Independent Once upon a time Luddites were easy to identify. The original early 19th-century machine-breakers, fearful that new technology would destroy their jobs and lives, went around in rough workers' clothes and left slogans behind about their fictional ... View the full article

Birmingham Mail Uber should be regulated like regular taxi firms, EU court rules Birmingham Mail Uber argues it is a technology platform connecting independent contractors to passengers. They say they aren't a transportation company, so cannot be treated with the same rules as local minicab firms. An Uber spokesperson said: "This ruling will not ... Uber is officially a cab firm, says European courtBBC News GMB union and taxi drivers' group win right to roles in Uber licence court fightexpressandstar.com The service provided by Uber connecting individuals with non-professional drivers is covered by ... - curia - Europa EUcuria - Europa EU all 328 news articles » View the full article

Birmingham Mail Uber should be regulated like regular taxi firms, EU court rules Birmingham Mail Uber argues it is a technology platform connecting independent contractors to passengers. They say they aren't a transportation company, so cannot be treated with the same rules as local minicab firms. An Uber spokesperson said: "This ruling will not ... and more » View the full article

Uber is officially a cab firm, says European court BBC NewsUber is officially a transport company and not a digital *service*, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled. The ride-hailing firm argued it was an information ... View the full article

Birmingham Mail Uber drivers 'work dangerously long shifts to earn living wage ... Birmingham Mail Uber is a danger to public safety because it forces drivers to work exhausting hours just to make ends meet, a union has told a court. The GMB union has mounted legal efforts to become a participant in the taxi-hailing firm's appeal against a decision ... and more » View the full article

Uber drivers 'work dangerously long shifts to earn living wage' Birmingham MailView the full article

Uber drivers 'work dangerously long shifts to earn living wage' Birmingham MailUber is a danger to public safety because it forces drivers to work exhausting hours just to make ends meet, a union has told a court. The GMB union has ... View the full article

Birmingham Mail Rebecca Dykes' family pay tribute after British embassy worker murdered in Beirut Birmingham Mail Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email. The family of a British embassy worker murdered in Beirut have said she was "simply irreplaceable and we will never fully recover from this loss". The body of Rebecca Dykes, 30, was found dumped by a ... Uber driver arrested after Briton murdered in LebanonBBC News all 419 news articles » View the full article

The Independent Birmingham car crash: London black cab driver launches appeal to raise money for family of taxi driver killed The Independent A London black cab driver has launched an appeal to raise money for the family of the taxi driver who was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Birmingham. Father-of-six Imtiaz Mohammed, described by grieving relatives as a “happy, loving and friendly guy ... Taxi driver killed in Birmingham horror crash 'called wife to say he was heading home'Sky News all 324 news articles » View the full article

Sky News Taxi driver killed in Birmingham horror crash 'called wife to say he was heading home' Sky News Imtiaz Mohammed was doing his last fare of the night when he and his passengers died in a horrific multi-car crash. 13:01, UK, Monday 18 December 2017. Imtiaz Mohammed (left) with his younger brother Noorshad. Image: Imtiaz Mohammed (left) with his ... and more » View the full article

Birmingham Mail York has followed London by refusing to grant Uber a licence Birmingham Mail Uber's licence was due to expire in York on Christmas Eve this year, having twice previously been granted clearance to operate - most recently on December 21 2016. Last month it was revealed that Uber had been the subject of a massive data breach which ... York Council refuses Uber licence renewalBBC News British city of Sheffield gives Uber a welcome boostReuters UK York becomes third English city to ban UberYahoo Finance UK Jalopnik all 123 news articles » View the full article

Uber driver charged after exposing himself to passenger WBRC FOX6 News - WBRC.com GARDEN CITY, NY (WABC/CNN) – An Uber driver in New York was arrested after he unzipped his pants and exposed himself to a female passenger for the duration of her ride, police say. Taylor Evans, a 24-year-old former driver for Uber, is charged with ... and more » View the full article

BBC News York Council refuses Uber licence renewal BBC News Wendy Loveday, chair of the York Private Hire Association, said there was also an issue with passenger safety. Uber had its licence suspended in Sheffield after it failed to respond to official requests about its management. Transport for London, which ... Another British City Wants Uber OutJalopnik all 123 news articles » View the full article

Daily Mail Doctor battling to hospital through wintry weather slams Uber's surge-pricing after she was quoted up to £149 for a ... Daily Mail When MailOnline checked the cost a day later, the same trip was being offered from £14 to £23. Uber has defended their policy and said the prices rise and fall with demand. Dr Daman Mullhi chose to reach her workplace with a £30 minicab from a local ... Doctor calls Uber 'mercenary' after £149 quote for a 10-mile trip in the snowiNews all 2 news articles » View the full article

Birmingham Mail THIS is why Uber hikes its prices during snowy weather Birmingham Mail Dr Mullhi, who couldn't get a vehicle off the drive this morning, resorted to calling for an Uber alongside countless other Brummies. The anaesthetist worker was left utterly outraged at the cost. Dr Mullhi said: "Whilst I understand that taxi firms ... and more » View the full article

York Council refuses Uber licence renewal BBC NewsThe ride-hailing app has been banned in three UK cities amid safety fears and complaints from cabbies. View the full article

York Council refuses Uber licence renewal BBC NewsThe ride-hailing app has been banned in three UK cities amid safety fears and complaints from cabbies. View the full article

Birmingham doctor battling to hospital slams Uber surge Daily MailDr Daman Mullhi (pictured) used the app to get a price for a journey from Birmingham's Harborne area to Solihull Hospital on Monday but was stunned by the ... View the full article

THIS is why Uber hikes its prices during snowy weather Birmingham MailIt came after one passenger was given a proposed charge of up to £149 from Harborne to Solihull. View the full article

York Council refuses Uber licence renewal BBCView the full article

Birmingham doctor battling to hospital slams Uber surge Daily MailView the full article

Birmingham doctor battling to hospital slams Uber surge Daily MailView the full article